Heaslip trailer in South Australia

[Moragg]

Hi, hubby and I are thinking of purchasing a used Heaslip camper trailer.  Anyone any thoughts on them or has anyone near Adelaide got one that we can have a look at?

[Barry G]

Hi, bubby and I are thinking of purchasing a used Heaslip camper trailer.  Anyone any thoughts on them or has anyone near Adelaide got one that we can have a look at?

I'm not in Adelaide, but I reckon they are the ducks guts.
Is it the standard or extended length version?
Does it have a full annexe?

I have the standard length and I'm prepping it for McGirr's Kimberley Trip in 2018.

In short they are rock solid, built Aussie tuff and can go anywhere.
Mechanical over ride brakes are more than adequate.
Eye to eye 'rebound' leaf springs. Later ones came with bump stops, which are easy to retro fit.
Later ones had external water filler, most fill directly when the tailgate is open.

Spare wheel between the gas bottle and twin Gerry can holder on the front bar.
I have fitted a second under the rear of the trailer, using a Toyota wind up mechanism.

They demonstrate most of the bells and whistles on the current crop of popular CTs aren't necessary.
Don't have a front box, but heaps of internal storage. ( I have seen one with an under slung rear spare replace the front spare with a small tool box.)
Fantastic pull out kitchen, with full size 2 burner stove - much more functional than a portable camping stove like many use.
'Quick annexe' covers the kitchen area and is ideal for over night stops.
Happy to answer any other questions you may have.
Barry

[cruiser 91]

If you want to purchase a 2nd hand Australian built camper, consider looking in Victoria. A lot more available, better condition and a hell of a lot cheaper even after bringing the camper back to SA.

SA has become the "Rip Off State"

[Hewy54]

Range available in SA may be not as good as interstate, but not sure why you consider it as the rip off state. We sold our Kimberley on Tuesday and it is now on its way to Orange in NSW.

[smartyingreen]

Hi Morrag,

I don't have a heaslip but a mate at work does. He is in Barmera if you were keen I'm sure he wouldn't mind. Let me know if that isn't too far and I will ask him.
Shane

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[Moragg]

I'd probably be buying interstate but there's so few Heaslips about to see if it would suit us.

Smartyingreen does your mate rate it and Barmera's not too far, l'd love the chance to look at one in the flesh.

[smartyingreen]

He loves it. It's just him and Mrs these days, their son doesn't do much with them anymore.

[GeoffA]

FWIW, I've never heard a bad word about them.

They built no nonsense, reliable, practical units.

[Diesel Power]

Moragg,
You may be in luck. A mates parents are thinking of selling their late model Heaslip and are located in Stirling in the hills.
I have spoken to my mate this morning and he's going to ask his father if he wants to sell. I will send you a PM with contact details next week if they want to sell..
Regards
Angus.